Manual transmission Fan Club and BS thread (All Generations Welcome)

Thank you, will check.

 

You're welcome.

 

Are you sure you aren't feeling drivetrain slack..? I was almost losing my mind the other week hearing and feeling what you describe at low speeds rolling in my alley. As I paid attention more closely, I realized it was me who was abruptly moving the clutch at the bottom causing the drivetrain slack to be more audible. Just a thought.

 

Happens with the truck off too. :/

 

dude i did mine 2 months ago and have bled it maybe 10 times i gave up and just decided to live with it ...if you find something that works let me know...

 

What are the Temps in your area? Did this start when getting cold? This clutch is goofy in cold weather. Anything under 35-40F I have noticed. I don't take my truck to the dealer as I repair and maintain all my vehicles in my shop. Never greasd the clutch assembly either. I live with the creek, groaning, sticky beast!

 

Mmmmm... Ford goodness. After a bit of reading on how well this fluid works with notchy MTs in cold weather I can't wait to try.

 

Yes. I've heard good things about that fluid also. It is said to be better than Redline.

 

I have a 2001 Taco and the tranny was hard to shift when it was cold. I went with the redline and now it shifts beautifully regardless of temp.

Flying to UT from CA to pick up my new Taco. Only one I could find with Manutal Trans and leather. Should be a fun trip.

 

Any temp, noticed it since the summer. Not temp dependent but if I cycle the pedal a few times it doesn’t happen for a couple actuations.

 

Well I'm out of ideas.. Possible you need the new kit from toyota per tsb..?

 

That's why I purchased this oil. I've read redline not so great and degrades fast, but everyone is an internet mechanic. Bonus is I had it in 30min delivered to my shop.

 

I went with the Ford fluid just because I got it local and fast. Not sure if i can find redline locally... Plus never tried redline anything in my vehicles. I've always stuck with valvoline fluids for basic maintenance. If I wanted a better quality, I would go motul. I didnt read to much about Ford fluid, but thought I read it might be made in Germany, possibly motul.

 

Ford transmission fluid made the notchy BW T-5 seem liveable. It definitely has its merits!

 

Thank you for the confidence, from the great white north!

Temps in the 20s F tonight. Hoping to get on the lift after work and drop that fluid.

 

I stick with ATF in my T-5, it's not too bad to shift.

 

What brand and blend atf?

 

I usually stick with Castrol Dex/Merc, Ford only offers just Merc V the last time I checked. Next change around I may try a synthetic ATF but l dont think its really necessary.

 

Should have looked closer at the bottles of fluid you had. I used Ford Dextron/Mercon fluid in my Mustangs. Never had any issues with it.

I believe the RC62 in our trucks requires gear oil. I will have to look that up though. I am not certain. Sorry.

 

I do use Dex/Merc, no issues.